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    🏠Home » Recipes » Potato Recipes

    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes with Real Potatoes

    May 14, 2020 · Modified: Jan 16, 2023 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan · 16 Comments

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    3.98 from 36 votes

    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes, AKA Funeral Potatoes, are so easy and good. From scratch with real fresh potatoes, no frozen potatoes here. An excellent side dish for any meal.

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    • 😊Why you will love this recipe?
    • 🥔Ingredients
    • 👨‍🍳How to make crock pot cheesy potatoes with real potatoes
    • ❓FAQs
    • Storage
    • 📖Potato Recipes
    • 🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
    • 📝Recipe
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    😊Why you will love this recipe?

    • This simple crockpot cheesy potatoes recipe features fresh potatoes with only 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper.
    • No need for cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup.
    • It is the perfect side dish for almost any meal with a creamy cheesy flavor.
    • Better texture due to the real potatoes and not overcooking the dairy products.
    • Don't use the oven space you need for other holiday dishes like Thanksgiving and Christmas. And it pairs perfectly with an Easter ham.

    I based this on our old family recipe Old Fashion Cheesy Potato Casserole, reserved for special occasions since it is too much work. Another recipe popular with low-carb and keto diet visitors, Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole, is also based on that recipe.

    🥔Ingredients

    Potatoes—raw, usually Russet potatoes, but other potatoes will work.
    Green onions
    Sour Cream
    Cheese—sharp cheddar cheese preferred
    Salt and pepper
    Cooked bacon—optional

    👨‍🍳How to make crock pot cheesy potatoes with real potatoes

    1. Peeling and cubing potatoes.
    2. Spread evenly in the bottom of a large crock pot coated with PAM cooking spray.
    3. Cook on high for about two hours until an internal temperature of 190°.
    4. Mash the potatoes in the crock pot.
    5. Clean and slice green onions.
    6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the sliced green onion, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and bacon (if using.)
    7. Mix until combined, then smooth over the bottom of the crock pot.
    8. Cook for 30 minutes more on high.

    ❓FAQs

    Can I use frozen potatoes?

    Yes, but here are definite taste and texture issues. It is okay with frozen hash browns, but it is fantastic cooking fresh potatoes.

    What size of crock pot to use?

    A large crock pot is best, but a 3-quart one will work. The thicker the contents, the longer the cooking time. With the one-inch cubes, it is best to keep them as one layer. If you need more than one layer, stir the potatoes ` one hour into cooking.

    If you need to use a smaller crock pot or increase the recipe size, check the cooked potatoes' temperature before mixing. It needs to be 190° or more.

    Storage

    Good refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for 3 months.

    To reheat, thaw if frozen, then reheat in the microwave or oven.

    📖Potato Recipes

    Easy Roasted Red Potatoes

    Crispy Smashed Potatoes

    Parmesan Baked Potatoes

    Twice Baked Potatoes

    This recipe is listed in these categories. See them for more similar recipes.

    101's Best Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Crock Pot Recipes, Potato Recipes, Side Dish Recipes
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    🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

    raw potatoes with sour cream and other ingredients

    Simple ingredients.

    cut up raw potatoes on black board

    Peel and cube about 1 pound of potatoes—two large or three medium russet potatoes. Make the cubes about 1-inch size or smaller.

    spraying a crock pot with PAM

    Coat a large crock pot with PAM cooking spray. You can use a smaller crock pot of down to 3-quart.

    a single layer of raw potato chunks in crock pot

    Spread evenly and cook on high for about two hours. If you have more than 1 layer, stir 1 hour into cooking. You want an internal temperature of 190° or more for the potatoes.

    mashing e potatoes with a masher in the crock pot

    Mash the potatoes in the crock pot. Leave a little texture.

    chopped green onion on black board

    Clean and slice six green onions.

    mixing sour cream into potatoes in crock pot

    Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Add the sliced green onion, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon or other things at this point. Mix until combined, then smooth over the bottom of the crock pot.

    potato casserole on a fork

    Cook for 30 minutes more on high.

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    📝Recipe

    chessy potatoes on a white plate

    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes from Real Potatoes

    From Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes, AKA Funeral Potatoes, are so easy and good. From scratch with real fresh potatoes, no frozen potatoes here. An excellent side dish for any meal.
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    3.98 from 36 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
    Servings #/Adjust if desired 4 large

    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound potatoes - peeled
    • 6 green onions
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
    • 2-3 strips cooked bacon - optional
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    Instructions

    • Peel and cube about 1 pound of potatoes—two large or three medium russet potatoes. Make the cubes about 1-inch size or smaller.
      cut up raw potatoes on black board
    • Coat a large crock pot with PAM cooking spray. You can use a smaller crock pot of down to 3-quart.
      spraying a crock pot with PAM
    • Spread evenly and cook on high for about two hours. If you have more than 1 layer, stir 1 hour into cooking. You want an internal temperature of 190° or more for the potatoes.
      a single layer of raw potato chunks in crock pot
    • Mash the potatoes in the crock pot. Leave a little texture.
      mashing e potatoes with a masher in the crock pot
    • Clean and slice six green onions.
      chopped green onion on black board
    • Sprinkle with one teaspoon of coarse salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Add the sliced green onion, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon or other things at this point. Mix until combined, then smooth over the bottom of the crock pot.
      mixing sour cream into potatoes in crock pot
    • Cook for 30 minutes more on high.
      potato casserole on a fork
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    Recipe Notes

    Pro Tips

    1. Using a large crockpot to lower the potatoes' thickness will help more even cooking.
    2. Use the potatoes you want.
    3. Cook the potatoes to 190° or more. It may take longer if you need to pile up the potatoes. Also, crock pots can vary, so the potatoes must be fully cooked before mashing. It may take longer than 2 hours.
    4. If you have more than one layer of potatoes, occasionally stir to help even out the cooking.
    5. Add 3 strips of cooked chopped-up bacon with the sour cream if you want.
    6. You can easily use different cheese or add other seasonings.
    7. Good refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for 3-4 months.

    To adjust the recipe size:

    You may adjust the number of servings in this recipe card under servings. This does the math for the ingredients for you. BUT it does NOT adjust the text of the instructions. So you need to do that yourself.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Nutrition Facts
    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes from Real Potatoes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 289 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 10g50%
    Cholesterol 50mg17%
    Sodium 225mg9%
    Potassium 672mg19%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 651IU13%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 312mg31%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Serving size is my estimate of a normal size unless stated otherwise. The number of servings per recipe is stated above. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.
    Course : Side Dish
    Cuisine : American

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    Editors Note: Originally Published July 6, 2014. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

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    1. Rebecca

      January 06, 2019 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      I made this as a breakfast potato dish so I cubed potatoes small. I didn't mash. It cooked faster so I just kept checking it. Awesome! I will also make these for a dinner side dish as the recipe says but adding ranch seasoning mix. THIS IS A KEEPER!

      Reply
      • DrDan

        January 06, 2019 at 11:14 pm

        Hi Rebecca,
        Welcome to the blog.
        This is a somewhat odd recipe but I do like it since it is so simple. Thanks for your take on it.
        Dan

    2. Andrea Skrlac

      October 29, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      I can't speak for larger quantities, but doubling the recipe works just great!

      Reply
      • DrDan

        October 29, 2018 at 7:23 pm

        Hi Andrea,

        Welcome to the blog.

        Thanks for the report. I'm sure it will help some.

        Dan

    3. Lois

      December 12, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Hi, it sounds & looks delicious. Will I be able to triple or quadruple the recipe for a large family dinner. I would of course use my large crockpot, ( I have 4).

      Reply
      • DrDan

        December 12, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        I have not tried it.

        My worry would be the direct contact of the potatoes with the bottom of the crock pot may be necessary plus getting up to temp after the mixing.

        So I have my doubts. I would do the reference oven recipe for large groups. https://www.101cookingfortwo.com/chessy-potatoes/

        Dan

    4. Jennifer

      April 07, 2016 at 11:25 pm

      I also found your site searching for baked crispy chicken thighs, and I've already bookmarked at least ten recipes. Love your blog!

      Reply
    5. leslie trumble

      January 11, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Found your site by searching for crispy baked chicken thighs then saw the top 10 for 2014 and saw these potatoes- outstanding! tastes like the guts of a twice baked potato. pinned it and will be making often. so easy. thank you :)

      Reply
      • DrDan

        January 11, 2015 at 9:48 pm

        Thanks for the note. It is a great side dish.
        DrDan

    6. Eva

      October 10, 2014 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      I loved this recipe!!!!! Thanks :)

      Reply
    7. Chris

      July 09, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      I know this is probably supposed to be a side dish but I think I'd like to just eat a bowl of this by itself! It looks cheesy and delish.

      Reply
    8. Lindsey

      July 07, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      Do u need to put In any water or anything during step two to actually cook the potatoes?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • DrDan

        July 07, 2014 at 6:12 pm

        Nope... just a spray of PAM to prevent sticking then the raw potatoes go in. Spread them evenly across the bottom and cook on high for 2 hours. They will cook just fine. I believe in simple...
        DrDan

      • Lindsey

        July 15, 2014 at 12:33 pm

        5 stars
        Tried it. Loved it. Can't wait to make it again!

    9. Kathy M

      July 06, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      This looks great! I cannot wait to try this.

      Reply
      • DrDan

        July 06, 2014 at 7:31 pm

        Thanks for the note.
        DrDan

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